Forensic Science Part I

Feb 24, 2016

Credits: 0.5Term: Fall 2017, On DemandPrerequisites:

None

Course Description:

Fingerprints. Blood spatter. DNA analysis. The world of law enforcement is increasingly making use of the techniques and knowledge from the sciences to better understand the crimes that are committed and to catch those individuals responsible for the crimes. Forensic science applies scientific knowledge to the criminal justice system. This course focuses on some of the techniques and practices used by forensic scientists during a crime scene investigation (CSI). Starting with how clues and data are recorded and preserved, the student will follow evidence trails until the CSI goes to trial, examining how various elements of the crime scene are analyzed and processed.

Topics & Concepts:

Unit 1: Introduction to Forensic Science

Unit 2: The Crime Scene

Unit 3: Physical Evidence

Unit 4: Physical Evidence: Hair, Blood, and Fingerprints

Forensic Science Midterm Exam

Unit 5: Firearms and Tool Marks

Unit 6: Human Remains

Unit 7: DNA Evidence

Unit 8: Arson and Explosion Evidence

Forensic Science Final Exam

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